On May 12, the CBA playoffs continued with Game 3 of the second round, as the Beijing Beiqi defeated the Guangdong Dongguang 88-73 at home, securing a 2-1 series victory and advancing to the semifinals.
Zhou Qi delivered a standout performance for Beijing, excelling on both ends of the floor. In 25 minutes of play, he shot 5-of-8 from the field and 8-of-12 from the free-throw line, finishing with 18 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist, and 2 steals. He also recorded 4 blocks.
Fellow big man McGee played 13 minutes and 51 seconds, contributing 2 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 assist.